The Today Show included the Chromebook 311 in their list of "12 must-have back-to-school supplies"

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The Chromebook 311 was recommended as a must-have back to school supply by the US TV morning show TODAY All Day. The Chromebook 311 was added to the list for its affordability, durability and last but not least, the popularity among its users and good reviews.

Designed for an online, on-the-go life, the Acer Chromebook 311 packs a lot of features into small a lightweight chassis what makes it a perfect choice for the school routines.

Effortless Mobility

Designed for portable convenience, this Chromebook™ is smaller than a sheet of A4 paper and weighs just around 1 kg. Slide it in to small bags and take it out when you need it.

All-day Battery Life

10 hours[1] of battery life goes a long way. With just a single charge, get in a full day’s work with time to spare. The powerful long lasting battery means you don’t have to take the power adapter with you.

Stay Productive

Fast boot times, ease of use, tough security and a long battery life are some of the advantages of Chrome OS. With a boot time of about 8 seconds you’ll start working quicker; the simplified interface makes it easy to learn; integrated malware protection stops viruses in their tracks; and finally an efficient use of power means you can work all day without your power adapter.

Check out the full list: https://www.today.com/shop/best-back-school-supplies-t227506

1. Testing conducted by Acer using Google Chrome OS power_LoadTest. Battery life will vary and the maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage. See http://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/testing/power-testing for test details.